- The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
- From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
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Learn how to transform a 17 in. moss-covered wreath into a decorative work of art featuring living succulent plants
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Entrance at Warner Ave. and PCH, Huntington Beach, CA
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Aiming to educate the people into preserving the coastline and the wetlands, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve also organizes special events during national days.
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Traditionally known for its Shakespearean productions, Festival Amphitheater also offers other types of theatrical productions, concerts and dance events. An extensive children's education program helps ensure the future of theater.
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Located next to a park in Old Town, Festival Amphitheatre is an outdoor theater where visitors can attend Shakespeare productions. The theater also hosts summer concerts where visitors can watch musical tributes to well known bands.
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Sunset Beach off Pacific Coast Hwy. and Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Orange County Coast is riddled with bicycle renting places. Along the shoreline, there are plenty picnic areas and s'mores parties.
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Hortense Miller Garden is beautiful to walk through. It provides information and ideas for those wanting to start their own gardens.
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510 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A fun and educational place for children, the Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature features a nature center with informative exhibits about local ecology and cultural history, as well as a play area with giant slides.
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Named for a former Westminster councilman, Frank G Fry Park is a narrow park area situated on 3.25 acres. The park offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic tables and grassy areas.
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Paddle Board Bliss was founded by several women who are expert paddle boarders. They offer lessons and rentals of paddleboards, as well as paddleboard yoga sessions.
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Exit Irvine Center Dr. at intersection of I-405, Irvine, CA
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Irvine, California is home to the Irvine Spectrum Center, a large shopping mall that includes massive holiday displays and an ice skating rink. The Spectrum Center is one of the most important retail hubs in Irvine and surrounding areas.
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Tustin Lanes is a bowling alley that features 42 lanes, two pool tables, eleven flat screen televisions, and nineteen projectors. Younger guests may also play a game of laser tag or enjoy the site's arcade.